HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
炼 — to refine
- Reading
- liàn
- Meaning
- to refine; to smelt
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
炼 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is liàn and it means to refine; to smelt. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
炼 appears in everyday chinese words such as 炼 (refine, smelt, temper), 锻炼 (exercise, physical training) and 提炼 (refine; extract; purify).
Chinese words containing 炼
Frequently asked questions
What does 炼 mean in Chinese?
炼 means to refine; to smelt in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 炼 read?
炼 is read liàn. Reading it inside real words — 炼 and 锻炼 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 炼 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 炼 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 炼 in a word?
A common word containing 炼 is 炼 (liàn) — "refine, smelt, temper". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 炼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 炼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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